Positive or negative words describing the opposite gender

Positive or negative words describing the opposite gender

Work type: Other : Homework

Format:       Other : Other (See instructions)

Pages:         1 pages ( 275 words, Double spaced

Academic level:    High school

Subject or discipline:     English 101

Title: Writer’s choice

Number of sources:        0

Paper instructions:

Part 1: Come up with a list of 5-10 words describing the opposite gender (these can be positive or negative words, or both. Don’t worry, if you use negative words, we won’t think you hold these beliefs/perceptions about the other gender. We just want the list of words that you’ve heard the opposite gender being described as).

Part 2: Discuss your reactions to the word :

1 – Abusers

2 Handsome

3 Unorganized

How do the words above shape your interpretations?

How would using different words be interpreted differently?

What does this activity reveal about language and our perceptions?